Cuyahoga Falls to Glenville is 33.7 miles and takes about 52 minutes via Akron Expressway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive stays within the Midwest region and the state of Ohio, making it a convenient short trip. With a highway share of 64%, you'll experience mostly freeway driving. This route is ideal for a single day, offering a straightforward journey without the need for an overnight stay. Consider this trip if you're looking for an efficient way to travel between these two Ohio locations.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Akron Expressway
10.5 mi
12m
I 271
6.6 mi
7m
Outerbelt South Freeway
4.5 mi
5m
East 105th Street
2.8 mi
8m
East 93rd Street
2.2 mi
4m
Broadway Avenue
2.1 mi
4m
Woodhill Road
1.3 mi
2m
Quincy Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Akron Expressway
— 10.5 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cuyahoga Falls, OH and Glenville, OH.
1
Start on 2nd Street
27 ft·8 sec·2nd Street
2
Turn left onto Broad Boulevard
0.2 mi·31 sec·Broad Boulevard
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·49 sec
4
Merge onto SR 8; SR 59
11 mi·12 min·Akron Expressway
5
Take the exit
1.9 mi·2 min
Exit 17Toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania
6
Merge onto I 271
6.6 mi·7 min·I 271
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480
4.5 mi·5 min·Outerbelt South Freeway
Toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, ClevelandUse the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 23Toward SR 14: Broadway Avenue, Garfield HeightsUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
281 ft·6 sec
Toward SR 14 West: Broadway Avenue WestUse the right lane.
10
Turn slight right onto SR 14
2.1 mi·4 min·Broadway Avenue
Use the right lane.
11
Turn slight right
206 ft·7 sec
12
Continue on East 93rd Street
2.2 mi·4 min·East 93rd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on Woodhill Road
1.3 mi·2 min·Woodhill Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Enter roundabout onto Quincy Avenue
155 ft·4 sec·Quincy Avenue
15
Continue on Quincy Avenue
0.2 mi·31 sec·Quincy Avenue
16
Turn right onto SR 10
2.8 mi·8 min·East 105th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto Yale Avenue
498 ft·21 sec·Yale Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Yale Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Cuyahoga Falls, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 11.1 and 30.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
11.1 mi into trip|~13m in
Take the exit toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 17
Toward I 271 North: Erie Pennsylvania
8
19.6 mi into trip|~24m in|I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 480 West: Rockside Road, Cleveland
8
24.1 mi into trip|~29m in
Take the exit toward SR 14: Broadway Avenue, Garfield Heights
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 23
Toward SR 14: Broadway Avenue, Garfield Heights
7
24.9 mi into trip|~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 14 West: Broadway Avenue West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward SR 14 West: Broadway Avenue West
6
30.9 mi into trip|~43m in|SR 10 / East 105th Street
Turn right onto SR 10 / East 105th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.23 one way
$10.46 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg12 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$5.80
$11.61
premium
$4.91
$6.51
$13.03
diesel
$5.61
$7.44
$14.88
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
10.1
0
$3.54
$1.62
Efficient EV
8.4
0
$2.95
$1.35
EV Truck/SUV
13.5
0
$4.72
$2.16
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Morning
in Cuyahoga Falls on Sunday
Local time
11:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Mostly Sunny
S 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 11:45AM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 11:45AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Destination
Glenville, OH
Morning
in Glenville on Sunday
Local time
11:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
52m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 64% of the route utilizing freeways. You'll experience a significant stretch of uninterrupted driving, with the longest segment covering 10.5 miles on the Akron Expressway. Expect a relatively fast pace for most of the journey, as you'll be on major arteries like the Akron Expressway, I-271, and the Outerbelt South Freeway. The character of the drive is primarily about efficient travel rather than scenic exploration, emphasizing smooth, consistent progress.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.5 mi on Akron Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Akron Expressway and I 271. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.1 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 33.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 19.6 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cuyahoga Falls, OH and Glenville, OH, road signs point toward Cleveland and Garfield Heights.
Cleveland
19.6 mi in|~24m|via I 480
Garfield Heights
24.1 mi in|~29m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 33.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.5 miles on Akron Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Glenville, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 19.6 miles (I 480 / Outerbelt South Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Glenville, OH before heading back.
